Catalysts and methods for alcohol dehydration
US9452420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K5/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is a process for preparing a diaryl ether compound through the dehydration of an aromatic alcohol compound in the presence of a dehydration catalyst. The dehydration catalyst is an oxide of a medium rare earth element, wherein the medium rare earth element is samarium, europium, gadolinium, or mixtures thereof.
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